Kate Upton beat all of the Victoria’s Secret models to be crowned the most googled model of 2014. http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/kate-upton-beats-victorias-secret-models-to-be-crowned-most-googled-model-of-2014-9941567.html
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Techugees in Crimbo limbo: the start-up workers and assorted media mates who won’t be home for Christmas
Traditionally, the only people left in central London on Christmas Day are dozens of enterprising photographers waiting for each other to move out of the way so they can get the perfect shot of an “eerily deserted” Oxford Street. http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/techugees-in-crimbo-limbo-the-startup-workers-and-assorted-media-mates-who-wont-be-home-for-christmas-9943901.html
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 5 years; athlete could be released after 10 months – AOL.com
[Watch moment of sentencing above] PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in prison for killing… http://www.aol.com/article/2014/10/21/oscar-pistorius-to-finally-learn-his-sentence/20981532/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D549162
There Will Be No Peace if the Site C Dam Is Approved
At an estimated .9 billion and growing, the proposed Site C Dam on the beautiful Peace River in northeastern B.C. has been criticized. If built, Site C would violate First Nations’ rights under Treaty 8, rendering them irrelevant to the point of mo… http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/david-suzuki/site-c-dam-alberta_b_5910142.html
This Must Be Every 1D Fan
When we heard the words “Harry Styles” and “proposal” in the same sentence we were all set to congratulate the young star on his happy news – but thankfully it turns out it wasn’t Harry getting down on one knee after all… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/02/one-direction-proposal-harry-styles-where-we-are-tour_n_5918846.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
New Adelaide five-star hotel Mayfair Hotel wants bus passengers to be moved along King William St
BUS passengers to the northern suburbs are no longer welcome outside Adelaide’s newest five-star hotel, and will be moved along at the request of management. http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/new-adelaide-fivestar-hotel-mayfair-hotel-wants-bus-passengers-to-be-moved-along-king-william-st/story-fnii5yv4-1227078390906
‘Obama to be remembered as someone who betrayed his supporters’
President Obama has turned out to be another failed big government president, who put America into a new war, spied on its own citizens, and made a disastrous health care reform, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party Carla Howell told RT. http://rt.com/op-edge/192484-obama-policy-war-us-public/
David Lammy makes big gains in race to be Labour mayoral candidate
The battle to be Labour candidate for London Mayor in 2016 has tightened following the party’s conference, with three rivals seeing a surge in support, an exclusive YouGov poll for the Evening Standard reveals today. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/david-lammy-makes-big-gains-in-race-to-be-labour-mayoral-candidate-9769733.html
David Cameron can’t explain how £7bn tax giveaway will be funded, Labour says
Labour today launched a fightback against David Cameron’s promise of massive tax cuts, accusing the Prime Minister of failing to explain how they could be afforded. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron-cant-explain-how-7bn-tax-giveaway-will-be-funded-says-labour-9769781.html
China May Be Using Smartphone Apps To Spy On Protesters
HONG KONG (AP) — The Chinese government might be using smartphone apps to spy on pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, a U.S. security firm said. The applications are disguised as tools created by activists, said the firm, Lacoon Mobile Secur… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/02/china-protesters-spying_n_5918484.html
Teachers Who Leave The Classroom Seem To Be A Lot Happier At Their New Jobs
Over half of teachers who recently left the classroom reported better working conditions and more autonomy at their new jobs, according to a survey released this month. The National Center for Education Statistics survey looked at how many teacher… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/18/teachers-leaving-survey-nces_n_5837518.html
View from Russia: Could Putin be in Obama
Sometimes geography gets in the way of power politics. Just when you thought that Ukraine was miles away from Syria, bang — you find out that they’re actually bordering each other. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/18/opinion/isis-obama-putin-nekrassov/index.html?hpt=imi_t4
Obama, Kerry: No U.S. troops will be sent into combat against ISIS in Iraq, Syria
The U.S. isn’t returning combat troops to Iraq, President Obama insists, despite his top general’s suggestion that the Pentagon could consider that option. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/17/politics/obama-isis/index.html?hpt=imi_c2
To punish Russia, Europe must be prepared to suffer
For months, the West has struggled to take a strong stand against Russia for its incursion into Ukraine. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/25/business/to-punish-russia-europe-must-also-suffer/index.html?hpt=ibu_r1
Controversial inflight device: Should the Knee Defender be banned?
A squabble over a device that limits how far a seat can recline has brought inflight etiquette into the spotlight again. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/08/27/travel/knee-defender-travel-gadget/index.html?hpt=travel_hp_row3left
Scotland: 8 reasons to be proud
Vikings, vicious politics and vindaloo curries — Scotland isn’t all tartan and bagpipes. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/16/travel/8-things-scotland/index.html?hpt=travel_hp_blogroll